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Welcome to the CDL practice test site for North Carolina. You can use this site to prepare for the official North Carolina DMV CDL Test. The questions on these practice tests apply to all of the areas you'll need to be knowledgeable in to obtain your NC CDL. You can take these practice tests as many times as you need to, and all of these tests are free. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

2 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

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What are the three hazard classes should NOT be loaded into a trailer that has a heater air conditioner unit?

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When should you check your mirrors for a lane change?

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You should be extra cautious when___while driving a smooth bore tanker combination.

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Which of the following is NOT an acceptable type of marking for hazardous materials?

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To test the tractor-trailer connection for security, you should:

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What should you hook up before backing a tractor to a trailer for coupling?

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The blind spot behind the bus could extend to how many feet?

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Which of the following are some suspension system defects?

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Select the reason as to why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving.

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The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

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Select what you should not do when coupling the glad hands.

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Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

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The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as _____.

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If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

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What is the benefit of ABS?

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What does the air compressor governor control?

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To maintain alertness during the trip, drivers should:

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Select what you should do before leaving the vehicle unattended:

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Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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The trailer height is correct for connecting a converter dolly to a second trailer when:

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____is what can legally hold the parking brake or emergency brake in position for a bus, truck, or truck tractor.

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Select which is not a mandatory emergency equipment:

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What does the drain valve for air tanks remove?

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The parking brakes should be used____in air brake vehicles.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE:

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This should have no illegal stickers, dirt, obstructions, or damage to the glass.

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What placards, if any, do you need if your load includes 20 pounds of Division 2.3 gas and 1,001 pounds of flammable gas?

30 / 40

This carries hydraulic fluid or air to the wheel brake assemby.

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When not towing a trailer, why should the tractor glad hands be locked?

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When conducting a pre-trip inspection, the most important item to verify is _____.

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This object should not be spliced, cut, chafed, or worn through to allow steel braid to show.

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Remember to_____when steering to avoid a crash while driving doubles.

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Do you need to stop before a railroad crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 Dangerous When Wet material?

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You do not have to stop at railroad crossings, but must slow down and carefully check for other vehicles:

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Select the true statement in regards to driving a truck with triple or double trailers:

38 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

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Select how you can tell if your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system:

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An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

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How To Get A north carolina Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in North Carolina, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within North Carolina only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of North Carolina).

North Carolina applicants must provide proof that they are medically fit to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form CDL-MED-1) Medical Certification of Driver Type or Commercial Driver’s License
  • Medical Card
  • Full Medical Report (depending on the circumstances)

Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in North Carolina. Applicants can be disqualified from the application process for having multiple licenses.

North Carolina CDL Endorsements
H – Hazmat Vehicles
N – Tank Vehicles
P – Passenger Vehicles
S – School Bus
T – Double or Triple Trailer

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north carolina CDL License Test Tips

All North Carolina CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. The general knowledge test consists of 50 questions. To pass the North Carolina test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The North Carolina skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans who were discharged within 1 year of the application and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be active duty military personnel.
  • Have operated a motor vehicle equivalent to a commercial motor vehicle in the military within 2 years of the application date.
  • Submit a Certification for Waiver of CDL Skills Test for Military Personnel.

Additional Information

Information on the North Carolina Department of Transportation

The North Carolina Department of Transportation provides administers CDL license requirements in North Carolina. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/commercial/Pages/default.aspx

Phone: 915.715.7000

 

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